NBTE Grants Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Approval for Two New Programs

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, has received approval from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to commence several new academic programs following a thorough accreditation and inspection process.

This development is expected to enhance the institution’s offerings and provide students with additional career-focused pathways.

Newly Approved Programs:

The institution has been granted permission to begin:

• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering Technology
• National Diploma (ND) in Library and Information Science

In a strategic shift to meet industry demands, two existing programs under the National Innovation Diploma (NID) have been upgraded to National Diploma (ND):

• Business Informatics has been converted to ND in Petroleum Marketing
• Paralegal Studies has been transformed to ND in Crime Management

Previously Approved Programs:

Earlier, the NBTE had also granted approval for the following programs at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic:

HND in Computer Engineering Technology

HND in Surveying and Geo-Informatics

HND in Artificial Intelligence

ND in Marketing

ND in Public Administration

ND in Environmental Science and Management Technology

ND in Banking and Finance

The approvals reflect the NBTE’s commitment to supporting polytechnics in offering relevant and updated curricula that align with industry needs and technological advancements. This marks the first and second batches of program approvals, with more expected in the future, signaling Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic’s expansion and commitment to producing job-ready graduates.